ASAS Board Statements

These statements have been approved by the American Society of Animal Science Board of Directors. They may be quoted from with appropriate attribution.

Nov. 28, 2017 - ASAS statement on taxation of graduate student tuition waivers

March 17, 2017 - ASAS responds to Proposed Presidential Budget and Associated Cuts to Research Budgets

March 8, 2017 - ASAS responds to Executive Order on foreign entry into U.S.

Nov. 2, 2015 - ASAS responds to recent WHO report

Sept. 3, 2015 - ASAS responds to Consumer Reports

Aug. 3, 2015 -- ASAS issues statement in support of lean meat in the diet<

Dec. 22, 2014 -- ASAS responds to Mercy for Animals video

Oct. 7, 2014 -- There is no scientific basis for Starbucks to stop using conventional milk

Jul. 13, 2014 -- There is no such thing as humane wool when it is left on the sheep: Why sheep shearing is absolutely necessary for sheep welfare

Nov. 21, 2013 -- Antibiotics still work for us! Counter point to Consumer Reports' Statement on Antibiotics in Food Animals

Aug. 7, 2013 -- Lab-grown burger brings attention to biotechnologies

Apr. 24, 2013 -- Antibiotics report ignores food safety facts

Nov. 28, 2012 -- Pork industry, inspectors and consumers all contribute to pork safety

Sept. 20, 2012 -- Tumor study misleads public

Aug. 31, 2012 -- Should the world go vegetarian? Scientists say "no"

June 15, 2012 -- Embryo transfer should not require veterinary license

April 17, 2012 -- ASAS responds to "Who are Animal Scientists Serving?"

Feb. 15, 2012 -- Chipotle sells twisted image of animal agriculture

Jan. 20, 2012 -- Animal scientists respond to Yahoo's "College Majors That are Useless"

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